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Basic Information
Product Name: Pyridoxine hydrochloride
CAS Number: 58-56-0
Alias: Vitamin B6 HCl, 4,5-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-2-methylpyridin-3-ol hydrochloride
Molecular Formula: C8H12ClNO3
Molecular Weight: 205.64
IUPAC Name: 4,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)-2-methylpyridin-3-ol hydrochloride
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Water-soluble B vitamin pyridine derivative hydrochloride
- Structural Features: Pyridine ring with methyl, hydroxyl, two hydroxymethyl substituents; forms hydrochloride salt with HCl; participates in human amino acid metabolism, transamination, decarboxylation as coenzyme
Physical & Chemical Properties
- Appearance: White crystalline powder
- Odor: Odorless, slightly salty bitter taste
- Melting Point: 204–206 °C (decomposes)
- Solubility: Freely soluble in water; slightly soluble in ethanol; insoluble in acetone, ether, benzene
- Stability: Stable in acidic aqueous solution; easily degraded by ultraviolet light; discoloration under alkaline conditions; non-hygroscopic under normal humidity
Synthesis & Applications
Production Method
Chemical total synthesis using 2-methyl-3-hydroxy-4,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)pyridine raw material, salified with hydrochloric acid, recrystallization purification.
Main Applications
- Food fortifier: Vitamin additive for beverage, dairy, cereal, health food
- Pharmaceutical API: Vitamin B6 raw material for oral tablets, injections, compound vitamin preparations
- Feed additive: Livestock & poultry feed nutritional supplement to promote growth
- Cosmetic raw material: Skin care ingredient for improving sebum balance, soothing sensitive skin
Safety & Storage Instructions
GHS Hazard Classification
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Personal Protection
Dust mask, chemical goggles, nitrile gloves; operate in ventilated space, avoid long-term dust inhalation
Storage Condition
Hermetically sealed light-proof container, cool dry warehouse; isolate alkaline substances, avoid direct sunlight
Transportation
General food/pharmaceutical raw material; prevent dampness and light exposure during transit
Quality Specifications
- Purity: 99.0%–101.0% (titration)
- Loss on Drying: ≤0.5%
- Residue on Ignition: ≤0.1%
- Heavy Metal (Pb): ≤10 ppm
Information Summary Table
| Item | Specification |
| CAS Number | 58-56-0 |
| Product Name | Pyridoxine hydrochloride |
| Synonym | Vitamin B6 hydrochloride |
| Molecular Formula | C8H12ClNO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 205.64 |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Melting Point | 204–206°C (decompose) |
| Solubility | Easily soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol |
| Purity Standard | 99.0%–101.0% |
| Storage Condition | Sealed light-proof cool dry storage, away from alkali |
| Hazard Property | Mild dust irritant to skin, eyes and respiratory tract |
| Main Usage | Food/feed vitamin fortifier, pharmaceutical vitamin B6 API, skincare raw material |
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